Gannon University Athletics

Russell is expected to compete as a base for the second consecutive season in 2018.

2017: Competed at the base position as a true freshman … was part of a Gannon program that qualified both the all-girl and co-ed teams for the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance National Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida with the best preliminary finishes in program history … helped the co-ed squad finished fourth nationally in the Small Co-Ed Division II with a 91.30 score, producing its best national finish in program history … was part of an all-girl squad that tied its best national finish in program history, placing fifth in the Intermediate All-Girl Division II with a 91.90 mark.

High School: Was an All-Star Cheerleader for 11 years … helped her cheer team advanced to The Summit Cheer Championship … was a junior varsity cheerleader as a freshman … won the 2010 U.S. Finals and 2016 The One national championships … was a member of the varsity dance team … elected team captain of the Vogue All-Star team for three years … was a two-year member of the honor roll … won the Innovative Award for the "Buckle Up Champ Bowl.”

Personal: Athletic Training major … is the daughter of Karen and George … has one brother.